Charlotte to Raleigh
Car Shipping Between Charlotte and Raleigh
Dealer trades and individual moves between Charlotte and Raleigh run the I-85/I-40 corridor through the Triad, one of our most frequent Carolinas lanes.
- I-85 and I-40 corridor
- Vetted, fully insured carriers
- One point of contact from quote to drop-off
Why dealers and drivers use this lane
Charlotte and Raleigh anchor opposite ends of North Carolina's Piedmont, and dealer trades between the two metro areas move through Greensboro along the way. We run this lane regularly for stores in both cities, on open or enclosed trailers depending on the unit. Government and university traffic around Raleigh, plus dealer inventory feeding the Triangle's independent and franchise stores, keeps this lane running in both directions most weeks.
The Charlotte to Raleigh route
This lane runs I-85 and I-40. Nearby stops on the same run include Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Greensboro.
From Raleigh, the same lane continues north on I-85 toward Virginia, or east on I-40 toward Wilmington and the coast.
Booking this lane
Send the pickup and drop-off addresses along with the VIN, and note whether the car runs. Because this lane sees regular traffic, we can often match a carrier quickly and confirm a window before the truck leaves Charlotte. Your contact stays on the order through the Piedmont run and confirms delivery once the car is checked in at the Raleigh end.
Call the dealer desk at (980) 552-1101, or use the form on this page, to get it moving.
What to send for a Charlotte to Raleigh move
- Pickup and drop-off addresses, with a contact name and phone at each.
- The VIN, plus year, make and model.
- Whether the car runs and drives. Non-running units can be moved, but the carrier needs to know before dispatch.
- When the car is ready and when you need it.
- Open for everyday inventory, enclosed for exotic, specialty or high-value units.
- For auction buys, the release or gate pass. See auction gate passes and releases.
Missing a detail? Send what you have and we will ask for the rest. Dealers can also read the dealer trade transport checklist.
Raleigh questions
Do you cover the whole Triangle, not just Raleigh?
Yes. Raleigh, Durham and Cary are all on this lane, and we serve each one directly.
Is this route open or enclosed?
Most Charlotte-to-Raleigh trade units go open. Exotic, classic or high-value cars go enclosed on request.
Can you pick up in Greensboro along the way?
Yes, Greensboro sits directly on this route, so a stop there does not add a separate lane.
What do I need to send to ship a car between Charlotte and Raleigh?
The pickup and drop-off addresses with a contact at each, the VIN, whether the car runs, when it is ready, and open or enclosed. For auction buys, add the release.
Can a car ride enclosed between Charlotte and Raleigh?
Yes. Open trailers are the everyday choice, and enclosed trailers are available for exotic, specialty and high-value vehicles.